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Paella Party Catering in North Kensington
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in North Kensington: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering for North Kensington events
How we price paella party catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
How our paella party catering works in North Kensington
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Typical bookings include family get-togethers and neighbourhood celebrations, serving churros, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
Throwing a party in North Kensington? Live paella means no cooking for you, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Tell us about parking permits. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- North Kensington (W10, NW10, W11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Churros
All ages love churros.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Planning a party in North Kensington
North Kensington is about 2 miles north-west of Kensington, in Greater London. From the centre of North Kensington to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near North Kensington are an option if the garden is small. Nearby historic houses include Kensington Palace (1.9 miles south-east) and Leighton House (1.9 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Here we cover the W10, NW10 and W11 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Local streets include Peach Road, Barlby Road and Eynham Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at parties in Kensal Town (1 mile east), Kensal Green (1 mile north-west), Kensal Rise (1 mile north), Notting Dale (1 mile south-east) and White City (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Culture House (1.3 miles south) and Westfield London (1.1 miles south). Open spaces near North Kensington include Campden Hill and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Local schools include All Saints Catholic College (under half a mile south-east) and Maida Vale School (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Eagle pub (within half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Ladbroke Estate (1 mile south-east)
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
As a London location, North Kensington is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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FAQs for North Kensington
Is parking a problem for events in North Kensington?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Can you cook in Little Wormwood Scrubs?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How early should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. Children generally love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer party in North Kensington stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Paella compared with other options
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
For event organisers in North Kensington
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Who books paella party catering in North Kensington?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Naming days and christenings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Family reunions
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Thinking of a party in Little Wormwood Scrubs? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- The deadline for final numbers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Payment terms and deposit
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff